Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1887-02-04
H4PPENINGS 1T THE ST4TE f,spr-
TOL.
THE WHISKY RING.

lHE WHISKY RING.
When 1t was suggestedin this correspondence |
two weeks ago that the whisky ring would
make its usual dirty fight" against anything
which threatened interference with IFS interests
was taken to task by a we'll known whole
sale dealer who protested that ssthe traden had
no wish to interfere with the course Of leeisla
ton. An interesting fact in connection with
this matter came to light to-day. The prohib-
itory resolution passed the house on Thursday
and shortly after the following note came TO
the clerks desk:
Mr.: The constitution requires spic-
ial and peculiar kind of entry on constitutional
if you will send me that on pro-
hibition THAT is, Benjamin's motion,) and the
vote on the adoption of the resolution. will
prepare the journal entry for you, as am now
idle.-
Nothing could be more transparent than this
The writer wished not SO much 10 s'prepare"
as to "ix" the journal. II not, why this polite
attention in the matter Of the prohibitory res
olution only? Two other similar resolutions
relative to other matters passed at the same
time. bEt no offer was made to prepare that
part of the journal relating TO them. 1t is
subject of speculation on part Of the gentleman
to whom this proposition was addressed, and
his fellow clerks, whether he was assumed to
be a knave or fool. II is TO be regretted
that he will not permit the publication Of the
name Of his correspondent, who Of course has
been hired by the whisky ring 10 rsltilate the
record. 1t may be assumed from this incident
that no means, however foul, will be spared to
nullify the action Of the legislature respecting
the liquor traffic. Those especially interested
in the temperance legislation should be on
their guard and see to II that the records are
fairly made.
THE GRANTS PASS CHARTER,
/ The contest over the Grants Pass charter
is making a deal of confusion among the
members, and the division is not SO omuch upon
the facts as upon the personal good will either
for Riddle, on the one hand, or Miller on the
other. The proposed charter gives the city
council the authority ''to supply the inhabi
tdntS WIN pure Wslcl lUL oOLhSstiS Pul PoSSS,
and for other legitimate beneficial uses, and
for this purpose may extend its works and owr
property beyond the limits of the incorporation
but for this purpose it shall not have powe
to create bonded Indebtedness 10 exceed
$4,000.
The council is also gwen authority 'tt
make laws for the encouragement; Of lnanu!ac
tories, and for this purpose may exempt then
from municiai taxation"
Those who oppose the charter claim tha
the privilege of creating bonded indebtedness
for water works is simply means BY whic1
Miller proposes TO supply water power to HI
mill at the expense Of others, and that til
: further provision is means by which he pre-
e poses to escape the payment Of Ecal taxes
They claim further that the creation Of a cit
government, with city taxation, will amoun
practically to coniscatioa Of their property
On the other hand hIii... claims that the
taxes will be lrifing, and that they are fishtii
this charter because they hsse schcee 70 bui:
private wa;er-works. From What can lear
:. believe thai ii the bill passes ii Nil be wit
e the clause giving the council oGlority to issu
f water bond, stricken out.-Al Holman
Oregonian.